Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 43
Somavaṃśa-saṃkṣepaḥ
Conclusion of the Lunar Dynasty Description
हत्वा शतधनुं कृष्णो मणिमादाय कीर्तिभाक् बलयादवमुख्याग्रे अक्रूरान्मणिमर्पयेत्
hatvā śatadhanuṃ kṛṣṇo maṇimādāya kīrtibhāk balayādavamukhyāgre akrūrānmaṇimarpayet
Having slain Śatadhanvā, Kṛṣṇa—winner of fame—took up the jewel and, in the presence of Balarāma and the foremost of the Yādavas, handed the jewel over to Akrūra.
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s dialogue frame)
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Alamkara Type: Guṇānuvāda (epithet: kīrtibhāk)
Concept: Fame (kīrti) follows righteous action: punishment of wrongdoing plus transparent restitution under communal oversight.
Application: In disputes, prioritize lawful recovery and public, witnessed transfer to a trusted custodian to prevent rumor and renewed conflict.
Khanda Section: Avataras and Itihasa-Purana Narratives (Krishna-Charita)
Primary Rasa: Vīra
Secondary Rasa: Śānta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kṛṣṇa, after slaying Śatadhanvā, stands before Balarāma and Yādava elders, presenting the radiant Syamantaka jewel to Akrūra in a formal assembly.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat yet rich colors, Kṛṣṇa with dark blue complexion holding a sun-bright jewel, Balarāma with white complexion and plough, Akrūra receiving with reverence, Yādava elders seated in sabhā, ornate jewelry, lotus motifs, sacred aura","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central Kṛṣṇa presenting a gem with embossed gold halo, heavy gold ornamentation, Balarāma beside with gold detailing on weapons, Akrūra in devotional posture, architectural arch backdrop, jewel rendered with bright highlights and gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined linework and soft shading, court-assembly setting, Kṛṣṇa’s gesture of handing over the jewel emphasized, calm dignified faces, detailed textiles, minimal background but clear hierarchy of figures","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly durbar scene, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma in elegant garments, Akrūra receiving the jewel, attendants and nobles in profile rows, intricate carpet patterns, jewel painted as a luminous focal point"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मणिमादाय = मणिम् + आदाय; अक्रूरान्मणिमर्पयेत् = अक्रूरात् + मणिम् + अर्पयेत्; बलयादवमुख्याग्रे treated as a multi-member तत्पुरुष compound in सप्तमी.
Related Themes: Agni Purāṇa 274 (Syamantaka narrative context)
FAQs
It conveys practical rajadharma-style conduct: rightful recovery of contested property (the jewel) and its formal entrustment to a respected custodian before key witnesses (Balarāma and Yādava elders).
Alongside rituals and sciences, the Agni Purana preserves Itihasa-Purana narrative case-studies that teach governance, legitimacy, public accountability, and conflict resolution through well-known Krishna episodes.
The verse emphasizes dharmic restitution: wrongdoing is checked (Śatadhanvā’s fate), and the recovered object is transferred transparently to prevent further adharma, supporting social order and righteous reputation (kīrti).